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Post by bushog on Jul 4, 2021 10:06:49 GMT -5
I was re-reading what Miha talks about on his website about powder coating.
He suggests water quenching while the bullets are still hot from the PC if you want harder bullets.
Anybody do this?
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Post by sixshot on Jul 4, 2021 12:46:59 GMT -5
Yes, but not very often. I recently did some 308 gr 45's for my upcoming trip to Africa. These bullets were cast about 80/20 alloy to begin with, came out weighing 308 grs as an LBT LFN GC & then I powder coated & baked them for 12-13 minutes at 400 degrees.
Right out of the toaster oven I quickly water quenched them in a bucket of cold water, I've haven't checked any yet but after about 10-12 days they will be quite hard, I think it's been about a week. One thing you should do when water quenching is size them within an hour or two of quenching as they start to get hard in a hurry. It's especially important if you're using a Star sizer, you can bend the handle easily. I always use Hornady One Shot Case Lube with my Star sizer. Just spray them, let them dry a few minutes & size.
With the 282 gr HP I got 6 water jugs of penetration with violent explosion on the first 2 jugs, with this water quenched 308 gr LBT solid, which I haven't checked, it's going to take a LOT of water jugs to catch one.
Dick
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Post by 45MAN on Jul 4, 2021 13:42:01 GMT -5
SIXSHOT KNOWS
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Post by Randominator on Jul 4, 2021 13:45:36 GMT -5
All of my hardcast bullets, (80 WW - 20 LINO) get water quenched straight from the toaster oven. My hollow point cast (98 WW - 2 Tin) are air cooled.
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Post by bushog on Jul 4, 2021 15:30:11 GMT -5
Perfect fella's!
Exactly what I wanted to know.
Thanks a bunch!
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Post by bushog on Jul 4, 2021 15:32:39 GMT -5
Yes, but not very often. I recently did some 308 gr 45's for my upcoming trip to Africa. These bullets were cast about 80/20 alloy to begin with, came out weighing 308 grs as an LBT LFN GC & then I powder coated & baked them for 12-13 minutes at 400 degrees. Right out of the toaster oven I quickly water quenched them in a bucket of cold water, I've haven't checked any yet but after about 10-12 days they will be quite hard, I think it's been about a week. One thing you should do when water quenching is size them within an hour or two of quenching as they start to get hard in a hurry. It's especially important if you're using a Star sizer, you can bend the handle easily. I always use Hornady One Shot Case Lube with my Star sizer. Just spray them, let them dry a few minutes & size. With the 282 gr HP I got 6 water jugs of penetration with violent explosion on the first 2 jugs, with this water quenched 308 gr LBT solid, which I haven't checked, it's going to take a LOT of water jugs to catch one. Dick Since it's my post I'll hijack... Hey Dick, What cast bullet/powder are you shooting out of your .38 Super? I picked up a couple Sigs from the early 80s that I need to work up some loads for. |
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Post by sixshot on Jul 4, 2021 21:40:20 GMT -5
Greg, I'm using a 128 gr HP with Longshot. I have 2 38 Supers, a S&W Performance Center 8 shot gun that is an absolute terror on Ground Squirrels with the Burris Fast Fire on top. The other one is a Rock Island that needs adjustable sights & I haven't got around to it yet but it's a very good gun, I'm surprised how well it shoots for these old eyes. I use the same bullet & load in it. Start around 5.0 grs. I size them to .356". Supers can vary a bit on sizing so start at .356" & tinker a bit. Supers are a lot of fun and under appreciated!
I'm sure our walking, breathing Encyclopedia Mr. Taffin can explain the beauty of the 38 Super much better than I can.
Dick
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